Alek and Kogan walked down the main staircase, being announced as they did. Alek notices a few masks similar to the monarch, yet he looks for only one.

Soon he can spot her dancing in elegance and perfection. She is smiling as she dances.

His heart skips a beat and his smile widens. Kogan giggles seeing Alek's reaction and pulls Alek into the dance.

Monarch doesn't seem to notice them, and she continues to dance freely. She laughs a bit with her dance partner.

Alek dances with a few people, switching partners as the dance goes along.

When she spots him she smiles. She enjoys teasing him, and gets to a spot where she can switch to him. Soon she is dancing with him. She smiles.

Alek smiles his charming smile once more. "My dear monarch, I'm so glad you've come again." He guides her as he speaks, sounding calm yet his heart racing.

She giggles "I would never miss a ball." Monarch lets him guide her, yet she whispers to him "Though I did miss you..."

He blushes under the mask. "And I remain ever curious about you. I've never seen someone leave a prince waiting." He smirks.

"Oh? So you were waiting for me? How sweet~" She giggles and looks into his eyes. "I don't flaunt over royalty... royalty flaunts over me."

"So it appears~" He chuckles lightly. "Does that mean you've been around royalty before?"

"..." she curses in her head and smiles "Well... not exactly... Just a rule I live by." She grins with pride. He smiles. "Well that certainly is an interesting rule." He spins her. "Does this mean my monarch deals with kingdoms often?"

"YOUR Monarch? Since when did I belong to you?" She smirks, avoiding his question.

"That question is overruled! I've been saying that since yesterday." He winks. "And you've avoided my question~"

She laughs a bit and rolls her eyes "Alright alright... to answer your question, I'm not well known around any kingdom... or anywhere at all..."

"Hmm..." he looks to the side. "You're not a spy, are you?" he jokes, a smirk on his face.

She giggles and leans close "Mmm~ I didn't say no~"

He fakes a gasp. "My dear monarch, you have most certainly tricked me! I am a fool!" He chuckles.

She laughs and stares into his eyes "Oh yes! You were so easy to fool!" She smirks and pulls him closer "And I think my trick is still working~"

His face is red under the mask, although the doesn't show. "If this is a trick, id hope I stay in this illusion~" he whispers in her ear.

"Hmm..." she chuckles softly and lowers her eyes "Maybe I can keep it going a bit longer~" she smirks.

Alek chuckles in her ear, "And I stay your willing victim~" he mutters, his lips brushing against her cheek.

Her cheeks dust pink and she bites her bottom lip "You're giving in so easily~?"

"And here I bring you in with me~" he whispers in her ear before spinning her out.

She gasps in surprise at the sudden movement, realizing she was distracted. Her face burns red but she smiles a bit "Haha! Maybe I should pay a little more attention!"

"I am a very good distraction compared to others." He laughs, smirking slightly. "And you, dear monarch, are quite fun!"

She laughs a bit "Why thank you my Lord!" She continues dancing with him "Except what if I were to tell you, you weren't my distraction?"

"Oh really now?" He chuckles. "Pray, do tell!"

"I saw the most beautiful man! His eyes shined beautifully behind his mask, and his suit was made from the finest of fabric!" She moves closer "... Okay... maybe it was you...."

"You flatter me darling..." he looks into her eyes. "Meanwhile, this girl I danced with yesterday had the most beautiful voice, and was constantly on my mind..." he continues dancing with her, lifting her into the air and setting her down gently in sync with the other dancers. "She may have been you."

Her cheeks burn. "Oh my... you are going to set me on fire if you keep up the charm." She smiles and stares into his eyes with a dazed look.

L: (lol he's thinking there is no way you could get any hotter)

A: (XDDDDD OMG)

"And yet it would only continue the flame in my heart." He laughs. "I apologize, that was complete garbage." He chuckles.

She laughs and shakes her head "You're right... that was sweet corn..." she smiles "But I liked it..."

"My charm is so powerful, even a beautiful girl such as yourself would appreciate my corny compliments."

She laughs more. "... Well you aren't wrong... Maybe I should go back to avoiding you though~" she smirks and pulls away from his dance.

Alek opens his mouth to say something, but is pulled away by a woman. The prince chuckles.

The night flows by faster than Monarch wanted, yet by the end she is very worn out.

The prince had gotten back to her eventually during the night. "My dear monarch, I'd love for you to stay..." he whispers into her ear.

She lets out a soft sigh and shakes her head "Oh how I wish I could! But... I'm sorry... I can not.." she looks to the side.

"Then return again tomorrow night! Another ball would be excessive, but I'd gladly do what you wish in order to see you again." He holds his hands on her waist, a smile on his face.

She looks into his eyes and sighs again "Alek... you wouldn't need to do such a thing...." she leans close, "I can't have you spending all that money on me! Think of your kingdom."

"You're the future of this kingdom, I can feel it." He places a hand on her cheek, a finger moving under the brim of her mask. "If I could only see your face..."

Her eyes widen and she quickly pulls away from him, holding her mask to her face and turning away. She looks down. "No... I'm sorry Alek... I am not the future of this kingdom."

"My monarch, at least come back, come see me! I refuse to choose a bride." He holds a hand over his heart.

She looks at him with a smile. "Oh Alek... You charming prince..." she walks over and places her hands on his shoulders, leaning close and whispering in his ear, "You must choose a bride other than me..."

"My dear, there is none other than you in this world." He smiles, his mind flickering to Bridgette.

She sighs and shakes her head "Then dont find another me! You must love someone else!" She kisses his cheek and pulls away "I do love dancing with you! But I can't stay with you, and that will crush your heart."

"I can't help what I feel, and I feel that you're the one." Alek places his hands on her shoulders.

She shakes her head and takes them off, "I'm sorry Alek... but you're wrong..." she whispers softly "... But I will come tomorrow night. Not for a ball, for you. I will meet you in the garden."

Alek uses his thumb to stroke her cheek. "I look forward to our meeting, and agonize with every second apart..."

She blushes and smiles lightly "Then I will come just before sunset..." she turns and runs off.

Alek watches her, his heart fluttering. "Until then, my monarch..."

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A/N: AWWW HE'S SO IN LOVE!!!! *Thinks L is like "... wtf...."*

L/N: *thinks is like "..wtf...."